Exvangelical
Blake ChastainExploring the world inside and outside the evangelical subculture, one conversation at a time. "Exvangelical" is a shared starting point with many destinations; it acknowledges the impact (predominantly white/white-led) evangelicalism has had on our lives, but does not dictate our current or future beliefs & practices. On this podcast, you'll hear stories of people who've left evangelicalism for o... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||
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This week I'm joined by Katherine Stewart, journalist and author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Her book was published in February 2025 and offers incredible insights into the various networks of influence... more
This week I'm happy to share my interview with Josiah Hesse, author of the new book On Fire for God: Fear, Shame, Poverty, and the Making of the Christian Right.
Josiah was a guest on Exvangelical back in 2018, and we met up in Chicago last week to ... more
This week I’m happy to share with you the pilot episode of the new show, Reign of Error with Sarah Posner (Apple Podcasts link), produced by our friends over at Axis Mundi Media. Longtime listeners will know Sara Posner from her 2020 appearance in my... more
In the first interview of 2026, I talk to Sara Moslener about her latest book, After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America. (Buy the book from bookshop.org here & support the show)
Learn more about Sara's work at saram... more
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- Much Needed
The voices on this podcast are much needed, especially during these times. I’ve been a listener since near the beginning of the podcast in 2016, just as I was leaving evangelicalism. It’s been a constant source of hope for me, knowing I’m not alone. I also love the diversity of the guests. Many podcasts fail at this and fail miserably, but this one is very good.
Apple Podcasts5jamesdobsonsworstnightmare
United States2 months ago - Lots of swearing
1st episode has a lot of swearing. Says the podcast is rated clean. I could be interested in the dialogue but not interested in crass speech. Almost like the podcaster and his guest are using their new found “freedom” from evangelicalism to swear and think they sound cool. They don’t.
Apple Podcasts2JLLOMOUnited States2 months ago - Romans 5:3-5
This is a voice we need. You fill a niche, Blake, that is not being filled. We need you. Keep it going. I’m new to your podcast but hanging on every word. I’m an X-vangelical too. I think there are a lot of us out here. Refusing to compromise our faith over a mobster cult like worship of someone whom doesn’t hold the honor or integrity required for any public service position, let alone president, which he has mistaken for king. We need your voice. We all need each other in this space. We can ma... more
Apple Podcasts5Written ArtUnited Statesa year ago Umms ahhs errs. Desperately needs editing
Podcast Addict3a year agoR H- Skipped throughout Sarah McCammon
I tried to hear the episode with Sarah McCammon as my debut to this podcast but it wasn’t listenable- it skipped throughout like an old cd and I couldn’t decipher it. I’m soooo bummed. Can someone fix this please? Or maybe it was just me?
I know I will love this podcast but seriously this is a big disappointment.
Apple Podcasts3nursecoopyUnited States2 years ago
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What is Exvangelical about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Content from various episodes reflects on the complex narratives surrounding evangelicalism, particularly focusing on themes of deconstruction, personal journeys away from rigid religious frameworks, and the impact of evangelical culture on identity and societal issues. Guests often discuss their experiences with topics such as purity culture, conversion therapy, and the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality within religious contexts. The conversations aim to validate the diverse paths individuals take post-evangelicalism, whether they lean toward other Christian branches or embrace different spiritual traditions altogether. The podcast aims to create a safe space for listeners to explore their own beliefs and experiences in relation... more
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Recent guests on Exvangelical include:
1. Sara Moslener
2. Lucas FW Wilson
3. Dr. Matthew Taylor
4. Reza Aslan
5. Tia Levings
6. Tyler Huckabee
7. Timothy Morton
8. Cait West
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